Budget5 May 2026
Parliament approves Shs 1.1 trillion supplementary budget
Parliament / MoFPED
Parliament approved Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No. 5 for FY2025/26, supporting elections, health worker recruitment, AFCON 2027 preparations, and other obligations.
What this means
The allocation affects local elections, referral hospital recruitment, police obligations, and national development programmes.
Source: Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
Update8 May 2026
Government targets grain sector under Tenfold Growth Strategy
MoFPED
Government outlined export-growth priorities through value addition and agro-industrialization, with attention to grain commodities and private sector off-take.
What this means
Farmers and agribusinesses may see expanded financing and market opportunities linked to maize, beans, sorghum, cassava, and animal fodder.
Source: Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
Law18 May 2026
President assents to Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026
Presidency
The Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 was assented to, establishing provisions related to sovereignty protection and regulation of agents of foreign entities.
What this means
Implementation will involve relevant state institutions and may affect organizations that receive foreign support.
Source: Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
Health23 Apr 2026
Ministry of Health launches Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan 2026-2030
Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health launched Uganda’s Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan 2026-2030, shifting the national effort from malaria control toward elimination.
What this means
The plan prioritizes targeted interventions, surveillance, prevention tools, diagnosis, treatment, and community engagement.
Source: Ministry of Health
Health30 Apr 2026
Ministry of Health supports Ebyendiisa Expo 2026
Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health participated in Ebyendiisa Expo 2026 to support nutrition education, dietary diversity, safe processing, and value addition.
What this means
The update highlights national priorities around nutrition, food safety, and community health education.
Source: Ministry of Health
Health9 Feb 2026
Nationwide newborn sickle-cell screening launched
Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health launched nationwide mandatory newborn screening for sickle-cell disease to improve early diagnosis and long-term care.
What this means
Parents and health facilities should expect stronger early screening pathways for newborns.
Source: Ministry of Health